Yuksporite
is a rare silicate mineral that only comes from one
place on earth: near Yukspor Mt, Khibiny Massif, Kola Peninsula, Northern Region, Russia.
It is also one of the few silicate gem minerals that
contains Titanium. The others are Astrophyllite,
Benitoite,
Neptunite and
Sphene (Titanite).
There are also a few oxide gem minerals that contain
Titanium: Anatase,
Brookite and
Rutile.
Yuksporite is typically found as fine-fibrous agregate
material and never as distinct crystals and so is a
cabochon type gem. Its brownish-pink to red colors and
chatoyance make for an attractive and unusual gem.